Senior OSP Fiber Programs Manager

Kids for the Future; Plain City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightpath is building a nationwide fiber network and seeks an OSP Program Manager to lead large-scale fiber projects across markets. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of engineering, construction, and operations work while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate brings extensive telecom infrastructure expertise, program management experience, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecom, Construction Mgmt, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years in telecommunications, OSP engineering, fiber deployment, or infrastructure PM.
• 3+ years leading complex, multi-project programs.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic networks and OSP construction practices.
• Experience managing large capital infrastructure budgets.
• Proven cross-functional leadership and executive communication.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio of OSP fiber engineering and construction projects across markets.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, and risk plans.
• Drive fiber deployment initiatives to support network growth and demand.
• Establish governance, metrics, and reporting for programs.
• Monitor milestones and address schedule, budget, quality, and resources.
• Oversee aerial, underground, and buried fiber projects and safety.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, permitting, and vendors.
• Manage route selection, permits, easements, and utility accommodations.
• Track expenditures, forecasts, accruals, and financial performance.
• Identify cost reductions and process improvements while maintaining quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Executive communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecom, Construction Mgmt or related field

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

IQGeo

Vetro

SpatialNet

Job description

Lightpath is building a nationwide fiber network and seeks an OSP Program Manager to lead large-scale fiber projects across markets. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of engineering, construction, and operations work while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate brings extensive telecom infrastructure expertise, program management experience, and strong stakeholder engagement.